Manufacturing Project Manager

Manufacturing Project Manager

• Location: Arlington, TN

• Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)

• Length: Until 3/2026 (Contract extension expectation)

• Pay Rate - $60 - $70 hourly depending on experience

• Work Authorization - Must be able to work in the U.S. with approved authorization status.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in management of multiple engineering projects; prioritize tasks and assign team members to ensure that the team's overall resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met.
• Evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project.
• Lead engineering projects; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; identify and resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Manage ongoing relationships with external contractors so that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Work with cross-functional teams to help deliver successful products to market.
• Create, manage, and publish project plans and associated documentation.
• Manage project risk, scope, schedule, and resource alignment to ensure predictable product shipment.
• Partner with and motivate cross-functional teams to take action and drive projects to completion.
• Exhibit excellent judgment on sensitive, complex, and cross-functional issues, fostering collaboration between leaders, sub-teams, and general stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of Project Management experience
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting is required
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge on various precision CNC Machinery and principles, fabrication and machining practices
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project in a business/professional capacity
• Self-motivated learner who enjoys working with new tools and learning new systems
• Ability to drive collaboration and deliver high-quality, complex projects across teams
• Solution oriented with ability to drive toward actionable results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and highly organized problem solver

Important information:

• To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Danh704@kellyservices.com
• *** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs) **

In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:

• Competitive pay

• Paid holidays

• Year-end bonus program

• Recognition and incentive programs